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ADMR/003 - Provision of Communications Equipment UK7

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support involved the direct award for "ADMR/003 - Provision of Communications Equipment UK7". This contract awards Park Air Systems Ltd based in Peterborough to supply communications equipment including cables and antennas due to urgent operational needs. The process, carried out under a direct procurement method as stated in Paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, is classified as below threshold without competition. The contract runs from 3rd March 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a financial cap of £100,000 including VAT. Located in Bristol, Defence Equipment and Support is a central government public authority, and can be contacted via Lewis Harvey-Samuel.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises within the communications equipment sector to engage with urgent requirement projects led by central government units. Park Air Systems Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) successfully securing a direct award under pressing circumstances. Businesses specialising in communications technology, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing cables and antennas, will find similar procurement opportunities fitting their capabilities to support defence operations in the UK. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth through direct governmental partnerships and increase industry standing in aiding defence and operational outputs.

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Notice Title

ADMR/003 - Provision of Communications Equipment UK7

Notice Description

Supply of communications equipment for an urgent capability requirement to support ongoing operations. Equipment includes cables and antennas. Direct Award of this below threshold contract was considered justified on the grounds of urgency as set out in Paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028676-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK AIR SYSTEMS

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